How this pharmacist is extending community pharmacy into aged care
Lachlan Rose FPS has spent two decades building trust with his local community. Now, he’s bringing life-saving vaccines to aged care.
Vaccination hesitancy top threat to global health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed vaccination hesitancy as one of it’s top 10 threats to global health in 2019, alongside climate change,...
Adrenal insufficiency: recognition, management and lifelong support
Adrenal insufficiency occurs when the adrenal glands don’t produce sufficient cortisol, a key hormone involved in metabolism and the body’s stress response.
Preventing emergency department use for non-urgent care
Emergency department (ED) presentations for non-urgent care can be lessened through improved healthcare services in the community, a new report has found.
The Australian Institute...
Pharmacists to administer MMR vaccine in Tasmania
Free catch-up MMR vaccinations will be available to all eligible Tasmanians from pharmacists following a health department-approved online training program, as well as GPs.
The...
From hocus pocus to quality use of medicines
University of South Australia Emeritus Professor Lloyd Sansom AO FPS has led improvements in the quality use of medicines in Australia and internationally.
When...
